Space Hazards:
Asteroids, Solar Flares & Cosmic Threats
I'm very excited to announce that my next book, Space Hazards, is publishing with HarperCollins / Collins Astronomy this 11th September 2025.
The book explores the facts and fiction surrounding multiple potential risks from beyond our planet - ranging from the certain, to highly improbable.
The book is available to pre-order around the world! If you wish you pre-order your copy, Amazon associate links are listed below:
The Sun: beginner’s guide to our local star
The Sun: beginner’s guide to our local star, published in May 2023. The title is a part of the Collins Astronomy series, exploring the history, science and safe observation of our nearest star.
The book is available around the world, including:
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“There is an army of solar observers, both professional and amateur, who study the Sun and if you’d like to join their ranks then Ryan French’s The Sun is a good place to start.” - Astronomy Now
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"You will be left looking at the Sun in a whole new light" ★★★★★ - BBC Sky at Night Magazine
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"It’s an excellent, light, and portable reference for anyone interested in learning more about the Sun, even if you’ve never thought about our nearest star." "If you’re planning for an eclipse, this is a great book to have in your toolkit to make the most of that cosmic experience." - astrobites
Stumbling across my book in an independent bookshop in Hobart, Tasmania
Cover for the Chinese translation of The Sun.
